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johnyrcu · 01-23-2007, 11:20 AM

IMO: these are just based on spec. seen from Leesburgs post, is it a true 35 % say around 105 in span and around 27 -29 lbs. and fat fuse. or is it more 33% say 97- 102 in. and 22- 25 lbs. if so the da85 swinging a 27-10 prop looks very appealing and da 100 sales will probably slow down.

T. Bob · 01-23-2007, 05:16 PM

The 100s are well proven and run like a dream why take a chance.

Yak 54 · 01-23-2007, 07:27 PM

I'd definatly say the 100 because more power!

GremlinX · 01-24-2007, 09:27 AM

Dang, I did not mean for this thread to get so " there is no such motor and this is all speculation. Mark Leseberg did not fly any 33% plane with a DA 85 in it, and it was all a piece of your imagination. I want to be as negative as I can".

dick hanson · 01-24-2007, 01:04 PM

Did you know that Mark really does not exist ?
he is poltergiest . ( a poolka)

GremlinX · 01-24-2007, 11:03 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by dick hanson
	Did you know that Mark really does not exist ? he is poltergiest . ( a poolka)

Bahaha, he is way beyond human.... his skills that is..

luvthestang · 08-10-2008, 10:11 PM

Is the mount locations the same for the 85 and the 100? I also am toying with this for the QQ Python. Any suggestions?

Greyhoundman · 08-10-2008, 10:18 PM

the mounting bolt locations are different between the 100 and 85

pipercub123 · 04-08-2009, 08:06 PM

How about vibration wise? My DA 50 shakes pretty well. Some say the DA 85 is just as smooth as a DA 100. Than others say the DA 85 shakes pretty good. So how smooth is it?

Power wise it's a bit less, but the savings in weight would almost equal out for the slight lack of power, right?

With the DA 85, it'll stick out the bottom of the cowl.

I'm saving up for a 35% right now and having a smooth engine would be nice, but so would saving some money and getting an 85.

GremlinX · 04-10-2009, 11:13 AM

I chose a 100, I don't care how well you match the counterweight, the throttle creates more or less vibration with a change in combustion. You would have to have a variable weight counterbalance, IE a fluid style damper. I have not seen one 85 that had less vibration than a 100, but thats just me...

Paul5992 · 04-10-2009, 11:19 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by GremlinX
	I chose a 100, I don't care how well you match the counterweight, the throttle creates more or less vibration with a change in combustion. You would have to have a variable weight counterbalance, IE a fluid style damper. I have not seen one 85 that had less vibration than a 100, but thats just me...

I had an 85 on a pitts. I sold it all after about 1 gallon of fuel. Very wise choice GremlinX. The 85 is a dandy, NOT! I'm not gonna roast DA here. So if you want to know about the 85 PM me.

steve240 · 07-21-2009, 07:05 AM

I had a DA-85 with pipe on a 33% tt toc yak. Awsome setup. Motor kept letting me down.
Replaced airframe due to crash with a 35% tt toc yak.
After the DA-85 let me down again I replaced the motor with the new DA-100L engine.
The 100 is the best choice hands down. The 85 was lacking in the vertical. But was snappier on the throttle stick.
The 100 has lots of vertical and more smooth on the throttle, my hanging has become more stable.
I love my DA-100L

01-23-2007, 11:20 AM	#31
johnyrcu Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: usa Posts: 46	Re: DA 85 or DA 100? IMO: these are just based on spec. seen from Leesburgs post, is it a true 35 % say around 105 in span and around 27 -29 lbs. and fat fuse. or is it more 33% say 97- 102 in. and 22- 25 lbs. if so the da85 swinging a 27-10 prop looks very appealing and da 100 sales will probably slow down.

01-23-2007, 05:16 PM	#32
T. Bob Major League Deadbeat Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Munster Indiana Posts: 2,223 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: DA 85 or DA 100? The 100s are well proven and run like a dream why take a chance. __________________ Guys beware of wgeffon... A very unreasonable person and untrustworthy, becareful of any transaction made with him you will regret it..........

01-23-2007, 07:27 PM	#33
Yak 54 Flying a 30% SD Yak Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Durango Co USA Posts: 118	Re: DA 85 or DA 100? I'd definatly say the 100 because more power!

01-24-2007, 09:27 AM	#34
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 34 Posts: 4,577	Re: DA 85 or DA 100? Dang, I did not mean for this thread to get so " there is no such motor and this is all speculation. Mark Leseberg did not fly any 33% plane with a DA 85 in it, and it was all a piece of your imagination. I want to be as negative as I can". __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

01-24-2007, 01:04 PM	#35
dick hanson Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: murray utah Posts: 2,114	Re: DA 85 or DA 100? Did you know that Mark really does not exist ? he is poltergiest . ( a poolka)

View Poll Results: Which one would you do? 85 or 100?
100	29	55.77%
85	23	44.23%
Voters: 52. You may not vote on this poll

08-10-2008, 10:11 PM	#37
luvthestang Super Contributer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Waynesboro, GA 30830 Posts: 144	Re: DA 85 or DA 100? Is the mount locations the same for the 85 and the 100? I also am toying with this for the QQ Python. Any suggestions?

08-10-2008, 10:18 PM	#38
Greyhoundman GRRRR Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ofallon, MO Age: 33 Posts: 1,216	Re: DA 85 or DA 100? the mounting bolt locations are different between the 100 and 85 __________________ www.rescuedracers.com

04-08-2009, 08:06 PM	#39
pipercub123 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NY, USA Age: 25 Posts: 387	Re: DA 85 or DA 100? How about vibration wise? My DA 50 shakes pretty well. Some say the DA 85 is just as smooth as a DA 100. Than others say the DA 85 shakes pretty good. So how smooth is it? Power wise it's a bit less, but the savings in weight would almost equal out for the slight lack of power, right? With the DA 85, it'll stick out the bottom of the cowl. I'm saving up for a 35% right now and having a smooth engine would be nice, but so would saving some money and getting an 85.

04-10-2009, 11:13 AM	#40
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 34 Posts: 4,577	Re: DA 85 or DA 100? I chose a 100, I don't care how well you match the counterweight, the throttle creates more or less vibration with a change in combustion. You would have to have a variable weight counterbalance, IE a fluid style damper. I have not seen one 85 that had less vibration than a 100, but thats just me... __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

07-21-2009, 07:05 AM	#42
steve240 3-D only Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hague, Va Posts: 14	Re: DA 85 or DA 100? I had a DA-85 with pipe on a 33% tt toc yak. Awsome setup. Motor kept letting me down. Replaced airframe due to crash with a 35% tt toc yak. After the DA-85 let me down again I replaced the motor with the new DA-100L engine. The 100 is the best choice hands down. The 85 was lacking in the vertical. But was snappier on the throttle stick. The 100 has lots of vertical and more smooth on the throttle, my hanging has become more stable. I love my DA-100L

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